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#1183380 in Books 2011-11-29 2011-12-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.00 x .50 x 8.00l; .70 #File Name: 190767736480 pages
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Rhodesians - Masters of the Vertical Envelopment!!By T.A.L. DozerThis book is look at the innovation of one of the world's most renowned country; Rhodesia (now known as Zimbabwe); considered by most in their time to have been the best military at counter-insurgency warfare. In the American military Airmobile/Air Assault units are designed and trained for air insertion and vertical envelopment; a tactical maneuver in which troops; are generally air-landed into key positions to attack the rear and flanks of an enemy force; in effect cutting off or encircling the enemy force to decimate it. The Rhodesian Fireforce is a variant of the same tactic; a vertical envelopment of a target by helicopter-borne and parachute infantry; supported by close air support; this combined arms aerial Blitzkrieg was developed by the Rhodesian Security Forces during the Rhodesian Bush War. Fireforce counter-insurgency missions were designed to trap and eliminate ZANLA and ZIPRA insurgents before they could flee by reacting to enemy ambushes; farm attacks; or Observation Post sightings; and could also be called in by trackers or patrols who made contact with the enemy and called for reinforcements. It was first deployed in January 1974; but would be made famous in the audacious raid in to Mozambique known as Operation Dingo in 1977.This book covers this raid in minute detail coving every aspect from all the involved personalities; the units; planning; execution; results; lessons learned; complete timelines and the ultimate consequences of the operation. This book is lavishly illustrated with excellent maps; graphics and line drawings; as well as load of black white photography; some very graphic. The format of the book reminds kind of the Osprey line of books but with a whole lot more detail. The book is also physically larger at approximately 13.5"x 10.5" which is not a standard size print; but it works well with the format. This book is also volume one of the "africa@war" series; a four volume set that will include;Volume 2 - FRANCE IN CENTRAFRIQUE: From Bokassa and Operation Barracude to the Days of EUFOR (Africa@War)Volume 3 - BATTLE FOR CASSINGA: South Africa's Controversial Cross-Border Raid; Angola 1978 (Africa@War)Volume 4 - SELOUS SCOUTS: Rhodesian Counter-Insurgency Specialists (Africa@War)All I can say is this current volume is excellent and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in irregular warfare and military history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good; but not what I expectedBy MjaPtold more like a sitrep (situation report) than a story; so not as entertaining. But from a logistics and execution telling aspect about the raids; it is a pretty incredible story.I'd recommend the book the Rhodesian SAS; much more first person account story telling of their exploits if you are looking for a good book on R-special forces.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One of the great battles in Rhodesian history !By Doug R.This must go down as one of the most incredible battles in history; these men faced unbelievable odds; in a critical time of Rhodesia's history. The S A S motto of " Who Dares Wins" applied to that operation 180 men against 10 000 Terrorists .Planning ;commitment; bravery;and God's providence. A must read for all Rhodesians and future military men .Thank you all .
